do-over
noun
plural do-overs
: a new attempt or opportunity to do something after a previous attempt has been unsuccessful or unsatisfactory
Art, unlike life, permits do-overs: the illusion that one can get things right with craft and persistence.—
Rhonda Lieberman
Rhonda LiebermanAs for his pitch, Keaton's first try was in the dirt. He requested a do-over and fired one right down the middle.—Steve Rushin
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Who hasn’t dreamed of a do-over?
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Venus’ connection with Chiron offers a do-over.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
This is his do-over and his makeover all at the same time.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Even the most secure of us need pauses, repairs and do-overs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Venus’ connection with Chiron offers a do-over.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
This is his do-over and his makeover all at the same time.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
Even the most secure of us need pauses, repairs and do-overs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Do-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-over. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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